Choir Tour 2013 Packing List
__________ 1 soft-sided medium sized suitcase or duffle bag (preferably with wheels; you need
to be able to carry it on your own)
__________ 1 carry-on bag or backpack (this will contain your life for 11 days)
__________ 1 sleeping bag/air mattress with bedding in a labeled bag with your name
__________ 1 pillow
__________ 1 carry-on blanket (the bus gets cold!)
__________ Your Bible
__________ 12 Thank You Cards (for our host churches)
CLOTHING:
11 days worth of comfortable, appropriate clothing
__________ 9 shirts/T-shirts (remember, you will have 2 shirts already: your Tour T-shirt and your
Section T-Shirt)
__________ Shorts (modest length: at least midway down the thigh, no rear-end huggers. Also,
shorts can be re-worn, so no need to pack 11 pairs)
__________ 2 pairs of jeans/long pants (for cold bus rides, when we get to the chillier stops of
tour, etc.)
__________ 11 pairs of underwear (we recommend bringing a spare!)
__________ 11 pairs of socks
__________ 1 jacket/sweatshirt
__________ Pajamas (remember, we all sleep in the same building- modesty is expected and
appreciated!)
__________ 3 Towels and 3 washcloths (or bathing puff)
__________ 2 Plastic Bags (1 for wet clothes, 1 for dirty laundry)
__________ 1 pair of tennis shoes
__________ 1 pair of sandals/other shoes
__________ 1 pair of shower shoes
CONCERT WEAR:
Ladies:
__________ Khaki skirt
__________ Blue GL Polo
__________ Brown or Black dressy shoes/sandals (NO Old Navy or Rainbow-style flip-flops; you
can wear them on the trip but please not during concerts)
Gentlemen:
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Khaki pants (stone shade preferred, no high-waters please)
Lime Green Polo
Brown or Black dress shoes (NO flip flops)
Dark Socks
Belt
TOILETRIES:
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Soap (PLEASE! face wash, shower gel, etc.)
Shampoo/ Conditioner
Deodorant (MUST HAVE)
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Small pack of wipes (great to freshen up in between shower days)
Sunscreen
Hairbrush/Comb
You WILL be bathing at least every other day.
Ladies:
__________ Makeup, Straightener/Curling Iron, Blow Dryer, etc. (it may be easier to coordinate
bringing these items with a friend.)
MISC:
__________ Money $$$
__________ Camera
__________ Reusable Water Bottle (optional, but recommended; must be empty at check-in)
__________ Snacks (note: stops for snacks are optional. We will not have snacks on the bus this
year, so plan your snacks out a couple of days ahead.)
__________ Bus Entertainment (playing cards, books, travel board games, etc.)
__________ Chargers/ Extra Batteries
__________ Power Strip (but adults get first dibs on outlets!)
__________ Alarm Clock (you are responsible for waking yourself up)
__________ Any medication you may need (MUST check in all of these to Connie or Amanda
before we leave, but you will carry them while on tour.)
REMEMBER: You will be carrying your own stuff! Pack lightly! Girls, boys
are not allowed to carry your things.
DO NOT BRING: Knives, Guns, Fireworks, Alcohol, Drugs (unless prescribed
by your medical form), Cigarettes, Garment bags, or Perfumed items (we
have people who are allergic).
If you’ve checked everything off…
__________ Pat yourself on the back and hug the parent(s) who helped you!